Best Grandfather Kellys Eggnog Recipes

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE EGGNOG

Steps:

• Put the milk, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and 1/2 tsp vanilla into a large saucepan. Put it over the lowest heat setting on your stove for 5 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar for 1 minute.
• Turn the heat under the milk up to medium-high heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
• Slowly whisk in about 1/4 of the hot milk into the egg/sugar mixture. Then pour all of the egg/sugar mixture back into the saucepan and whisk it all together. Put it over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. It will thicken a bit.
• Pour the hot eggnog into a large bowl or beverage container and let cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Add cinnamon sticks back in (optional).
• After 1 hour, stir in the heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and nutmeg. Store in the fridge and allow to cool for at least 4 hours before serving.

GREAT GRANDAD'S EGGNOG

Steps:

• 1. Separate the eggs. Put the whites in a small mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar to the whites and gently fold to combine.
• 2. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat into the yolks until light.
• 3. Mix the whites with the yolk mixture in a punch bowl. Stir in the cream and milk. Add the whiskey and rum. Stir thoroughly.
• 4. Serve cold with grated nutmeg.

MY GRANDPA'S OLD FASHIONED EGG NOG

Steps:

• 1. Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until thick. Slowly stir in the brandy, rum, milk and cream. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and pour into a punch bowl. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold gently into the eggnog. Grate a little nutmeg on top and serve in 4-ounce punch glasses

THE ORIGINAL EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add sugar to yolks. With a wire whisk, beat in milk and 1 quart cream. Add bourbon, rum, and cognac, stirring constantly.
• Just before serving, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into mixture. Whip remaining heavy cream until stiff and fold in. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

GRANDFATHER KELLY'S EGGNOG

Steps:

• Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 6 tablespoons of the sugar, one spoon at a time, beating until stiff, but not dry. Transfer to a gallon container or punch bowl. Beat the egg yolks and ¾ cup sugar in a large bowl until pale yellow and a slowly dissolving ribbon forms when the beater is lifted. Fold gently into the egg whites. Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add to the egg mixture and fold together gently. Gently stir in the milk, then gently stir in the bourbon and rum. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, gently fold together to recombine. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.
• From Bon Appetit magazine.